Dr. Doeke Hekstra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Doeke Hekstra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University and also holds a position in Applied Physics at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how the mechanical properties of proteins, including their dynamics and response to external forces, contribute to their function and shape protein evolution. He is actively involved in developing new and improved experimental and computational methods to study these aspects of protein behavior. Additionally, he works on improving and applying chemical imaging methods to understand how microbes change their physiological state.

Research Interests

Courses

LS50 (Integrated Sciences) AP50B (Physics Foundation Science Engineering, Part II)

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).